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PX56 WJG

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

154,815 mi
Last recorded154,815 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 WJG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 154,815 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 150,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 146,752 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 142,963 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 139,553 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 138,544 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 138,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 136,417 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 131,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 124,370 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 119,188 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 119,169 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 107,651 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 107,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 118,533 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 118,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 103,120 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 88,853 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 73,618 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 73,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 57,855 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 57,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 42,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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PX56 WJG is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PX56 WJG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PX56 WJG registered?

PX56 WJG is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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